The color of the fish ranges from dark gray to brown-black, with purple specks located throughout its body and a white belly.

[2] The lower mouth is only partially covered with its lips, leaving part of the minnow's jaw exposed.

[2] The minnow is unable to live in murky waters and requires a clean rock river bottom.

Mating likely occurs over an extended period of time as minnow spawn in various stages of development have been observed in the nests.

However, the minnow has experienced habitat loss due to water pollution and the channelization of rivers.